Beverages recipes

For many, each day begins with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, and end with a soothing cup of turmeric milk, dotted with many more refreshing glassfuls and cupfuls of beverages had through the day. That is how deeply beverages are intertwined with our lives.

Be it summer or winter, a relaxed vacation or a hurried work day, beverages – hot or cold, light or heavy, sweet or herby – are always there to keep us company.

The herby kick of basil together with the intoxicatingly fruity sweetness of strawberry makes this non-alcoholic party drink a great hit with all guests.
This quick and easy drink is muddled together using a pestle, which gives it a very interesting mouth-feel. A pinch of salt, some lemon juice ....

The exciting crunch and chocolaty flavour of Kit Kat make it a great hit with young and old alike. Here is a milkshake that harnesses these strengths of Kit Kat, albeit in a new and innovative form.
The Kit Kat Milkshake with Ice-Cream has a luscious, chocolaty mouth-feel punctuated by crunchy t ....

A rejuvenating cuppa with the invigorating flavour of ginger, this Ginger Milk is sure to soothe your aching throat. Ginger’s medicinal properties are known to be beneficial against cold and throat pain, so we have made a wonderful, soul-warming drink by cooking the ginger in milk and sweetening it ....

Phudina has a peppy flavour that perks up any recipe it is added to, be it a chutney, juice or savoury snack!
Here, we reveal the power of mint to jazz up a healthy cuppa of green tea. Together with honey and lemon juice, mint transforms the mildly bitter and nutty flavour of green tea into an e ....

With so much stress, pollution and junk food surrounding our lives, everybody is looking for methods to detox our body. Here is an easy and quick way to detox yourself early in the morning.
Have it first thing in the morning and let turmeric and lemon work their magic. Turmeric powder (haldi), w ....

Warm Honey Lemon Water with Turmeric is a simple detox solution that can be consumed everyday, first thing in the morning. We all know that lemon juice and turmeric have amazing health benefits – and this easy recipe brings both together.
Turmeric powder (haldi), which is found in everyone’s mas ....

If you love chocolate and peanut butter, then this is the milkshake for you as it brings both your favourites together in a flavoursome form!
The nutty, salt-laced taste of peanut butter is a perfect match for cocoa, as we have seen in several forms ranging from chocolates to energy bars and coo ....

An ubiquitous drink, which is available all over the country in shops and eateries small and big, the Masala Chaas is an instant refresher. The black salt, spice powders and other ingredients added to the whisked curds result in a revitalizing rush of flavour that is sure to boost your energy levels ....

What’s the big deal in mixing a glass of Bournvita Milk, you might think... but the proportions matter. Just the right amounts of sugar and Bournvita make this beverage a great hit with kids and adults. Served hot and fresh, the Bournvita Milk tastes like nectar!
You can also try other milk-based ....

The revitalising rush of flavour delivered by a glass of jaljeera has amazing effects on your digestion! Wise it is to serve this tongue-tickling drink at parties.
Here is a super-duper variant of this popular drink, which combines the chilling overtones of mint with the sharp flavours of ginger ....

Margarita is a classic in the world of cocktails . According to some experts, it dates back to the early 20th century.
What makes it a great hit across the globe is the citrusy tang of the drink, which is accentuated by serving it in ....

In any party, it is a must to include some snazzy drinks for the teetotallers too, so that they do not feel left out. The Non-Alcoholic Tropical Pineapple and Orange Drink with Coconut is one such option.
However, the risk is that it is so incredibly tasty, everybody will want this and only this ....

The Apple and Date Smoothie is very soothing to the palate as both apples and dates lend a very balanced taste without any overpowering flavours. The smoothie also imbibes the natural sweetness of dates, making it all the more pleasing.
Other must-try combos with apples for smoothies are

Every ingredient contributes some exciting property to this tasty Melon and Ice-Cream Fizzy Drink. While the melons share their pleasant flavours and soothing colours, pineapple and orange bring in their share of tang and liveliness.
While chilled lemonade makes this drink reverberate with its f ....